Study: Symantec Best at Removing Rootkits; Microsoft Worst

[FreewheelinFrank]

Among existing desktop security software, Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2007 suite is the best at detecting and removing stealth rootkits, according to a study done by Thompson Cyber Security Labs.

In the study, which was commissioned by Symantec [ ] and conducted by veteran anti-virus expert Roger Thompson, 20 randomly chosen pieces of rootkit-laden malware files were pitted against the major anti-virus and anti-spyware vendors to rate detection and removal capabilities.

In both categories, Symantec's Norton came out tops, although the tool did not fully remove all 20 rootkits.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2051268,00.asp

Direct link to report (PDF):

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/collateral/tech_briefs/11310863_HTTST_tb.pdf

[bob3160]

I think I smell a rat...... ( commissioned by Symantec ) 
Did they also put a gun to the testers head   
I my experience, having NAV on my system is like inviting a stranger to use my computer
and that stranger then takes over my computer and wouldn't let me back on. 
Sorry but in my book, self praise stinks.

[CharleyO]

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I have to agree with Bob. This "study" is nothing more than an advertising ploy.   


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[DavidR]

Read the Pdf file, totally PR BS, it is full of Symantec this Symantec that. Now there might well be some valid data in there but it is totally spun and in no way could be considered Independent no matter if the data is valid.